Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Describe the benefits and key practices of self-care for individuals in caregiving roles
• Identify signs and symptoms of stress and burnout in caregivers
• Analyse causes and effects of caregiver stress, including emotional, practical and dementia-related demands
• Evaluate various stress management techniques and select appropriate strategies for self-assessment
• Define emotional resilience and explain its importance in managing caregiver stress
• Outline a plan to develop emotional resilience through practical exercises and reflection
• Relate a self-care plan and ways to integrate self-care activities into daily routines
• Recognise when and how to access professional help and key considerations when seeking support
• Identify and classify available community and online resources that support caregiver well-being
• Discuss strategies to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance for caregivers
• Review long-term burnout prevention strategies, including self-monitoring, adaptation and continuous learning
• Apply dementia-specific caregiving knowledge to personalise stress management and self-care strategies